I had raised my thumbs a few times along the highway in Kampong Cham at desperate times when I couldn't get a PassApp, or all PassApp drivers canceled my booking and the tuk tuk driver that I was familiar with was busy. Usually those who stopped asked me to pay so that's not really hitchhiking. … Continue reading Hitchhiking
Category: Cambodia
Taxis
At the time of writing this, there is no metered taxi in Cambodia. 'Taxis' are private cars but they are not Uber or Grab. This is how the locals do it: 1) book a taxi The locals are amazingly resourceful. When I was working in the college, the staff would travel back to Phnom Penh … Continue reading Taxis
Minivans
There are two different kinds of minivans as far as I know - one for tourists and one for local people. The one for tourists are around USD1 or USD2 more expensive than the ones that serve the local people for some routes. For tourists I have tried this one and I'd say I don't … Continue reading Minivans
Buses
Intercity This is the most common form of transportation among travelers. There are numerous bus companies operating in Cambodia. They go to different towns / cities within Cambodia and to Thailand, Vietnam and Laos. I took Sorya bus company but some expats suggest Giant Ibis. I asked a traveler from Chile who had tried Giant … Continue reading Buses
Mobile Apps
PassApp In recent years, a local Cambodian start-up company created PassApp. The way it functions is similar to Grab or Uber but instead of getting a private car, you get a tuk tuk-like vehicle. Once you download that App (it's better for you to get a Cambodian phone number cos the PassApp drivers may call … Continue reading Mobile Apps
Cars
Unlike motorbikes, if you want to drive a car in Cambodia, you must have a driver's licence. International driver's licence is accepted but you need to go through the local authority to get it recognized first. The local authority may then issue a local driver's licence. Note: you can't drive around with your international driver's … Continue reading Cars
10 Ways Of Getting Around In Cambodia
Getting around in Cambodia is both easy and difficult. Easy because I can think of 10 different ways of getting around in Cambodia. Difficult because there are many new roads. Also, many of the roads that are in use are being 'expanded' so you can see road constructions around the country. Even on a well … Continue reading 10 Ways Of Getting Around In Cambodia
Merry Christmas!
I hope all of you had a happy Christmas. Before Christmas, and after my wonderful trip with Saint Francois B&B, a priest asked me if I wanted to go to Kampot. This time, I made up my mind to go to Bokor Mountain (I didn't get to go there last time when I was in … Continue reading Merry Christmas!
Best Present
One of my friends says I write too much. 😂 So this week, I’m just going to drop a few lines. 😄 Just this week. 😄 In Cambodia, people have started to decorate the shopping malls (if there’s any) with Christmas trees, etc. Christians start to have Christmas parties. I got some presents from the … Continue reading Best Present
Off the Beaten Path
It was International Human Rights Day on 10 December and also a public holiday in Cambodia. For this one day holiday, I was so privileged to get to stay at Saint Francois Bed and Breakfast before it was officially opened to the public and I also got to travel the off the beaten path with … Continue reading Off the Beaten Path